Free group study handout
Psalm 63: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Psalm 63 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
The psalmist expresses a longing for God while in a dry and weary land, stating, 'My soul thirsts for you. My flesh longs for you' (vv. 1-2).
Key verse
“Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you.”
Psalms 63:3 (WEB)
Outline
- Psalm 63:1–2 Longing for God in the Wilderness
- Psalm 63:3–5 Praise for God’s Loving Kindness
- Psalm 63:6–7 Remembrance and Rejoicing
- Psalm 63:8–10 Assurance Amid Threats
- Psalm 63:11 The King’s Confidence in God
Discussion questions
- In v1, what does David compare his longing for God to in a 'dry and weary land'?
- What does David say about God's loving kindness in v3 that makes it better than life?
- In vv. 9-10, why does David express confidence that his enemies will face destruction?
- In v7, what does David mean by 'the shadow of your wings' as it relates to God's protection?
- When have you felt your soul 'thirst' for God as David describes in v1?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Psalm 63: Isaiah 41, Psalm 42, Isaiah 44.
Before next time: read Psalm 64.